ZRP Clarifies When Motorists Will Not Be Fined Over Missing Road Markings
Zimbabwean motorists will not be penalised for failing to observe transverse road markings where the markings are clearly absent, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has said. The clarification comes as concerns over missing road markings raise questions about how traffic rules are being enforced on the country’s roads.
In a statement published on 29 October 2026, ZBC News quoted ZRP national spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi as saying the police were working with local authorities to address the problem.
ZRP Addresses Fines For Missing Transverse Road Markings
Nyathi said motorists would not be penalised where transverse road markings were clearly missing. The markings help guide drivers at road junctions and other traffic control points.
The announcement clarifies the situation for motorists who encounter roads where these markings are no longer visible or have not been painted.
The ZRP is engaging local authorities to address the issue. However, the statement did not specify which roads are affected or when the outstanding work will be completed.
Motorists Still Need To Follow Traffic Rules
The clarification applies only to cases where transverse road markings are clearly absent. It should not be interpreted as a blanket exemption from traffic regulations or as confirmation that motorists can ignore other road markings and traffic signs.
Motorists should continue to obey visible road signs, traffic lights and police instructions while the issue is being addressed.
The announcement also highlights the role of local authorities in maintaining road markings, which help communicate traffic requirements to drivers.
For now, the ZRP’s message is that motorists should not be fined over transverse markings that are clearly absent, as police and local authorities work towards resolving the problem.
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